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Take a Hike: The Mini-Series takes viewers on an “Outdoor Tour” of Central Illinois, showcasing a variety of federal, state, and local parks and nature areas. Host Lacey Spence shows viewers why they should “Take a Hike,” (or make the drive!) to the locations featured in each episode. Adventure and fun awaits in Take a Hike: The Mini-Series.


Drop Us a Line!

Do you have an idea where the WEIU Crew should “take a hike” to next? Send an email with your favorite outdoor spot to weiu@weiu.net! You may see us in your neck of the woods for future episodes!



  • Episode 1 - Lake Charleston
  • Episode 2 - Lake Shelbyville
  • Episode 3 - Lincoln Trail State Park
  • Episode 4 - Douglas-Hart Nature Center
  • Episode 5 - Forest Glen Preserve
  • Episode 6 - Allerton Park & Retreat Center

  • Episode 1 - Walnut Point State Park
  • Episode 2 - U of I Arboretum
  • Episode 3 - Warbler Ridge Conservation Area
  • Episode 4 - Lake Sara
  • Episode 5 - Mill Creek
  • Episode 6 - Garden of the Gods

  • Episode 1 - Fox Ridge State Park - Airs April 22
  • Episode 2 - Ballard Nature Center - Airs April 29
  • Episode 3 - Giant City State Park - Airs May 6
  • Episode 4 - Macon County Conservation District - Airs May 13
  • Episode 5 - Paris, Illinois Parks - Airs May 20
  • Episode 6 - Starved Rock State Park - Airs May 27

Season 3 Episodes


Episode 1 - Fox Ridge State Park - Airs April 22
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Episode 2 - Ballard Nature Center - Airs April 29
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Episode 3 - Giant City State Park - Airs May 6
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Episode 4 - Macon County Conservation District - Airs May 13
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Episode 5 - City of Paris Parks - Airs May 20
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Episode 6 - Starved Rock State Park - Airs May 27
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